Here is an article talking about how Hughes's BGAN system is now able to be used in the oil and gas industries. There is more to it. http://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2013/12/05/hughes-receives-hazardous-locations-accreditation-terminal-preps-for-use-on-oil-and-gas-platforms/?hq_e=el&hq_m=2796183&hq_l=9&hq_v=a38c92e387
Always exciting to hear about new stuff or in this case old stuff that is getting better.